CPU Cooler that will fit..?

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HI All
I currently have a Q300L case a ASROCK B360 Pro4 MB and a i3-8100 with stock cooler, i've just acquired a i5-9600KF without a cooler, i guess i can't reuse my existing cooler from the 8100 so i'm wondering what i should be looking to get seeing that i have a relatively small case with the Q300L.
I also have a 3070FE in the same case if that changes anything regarding sizes.

Thanks for any advice.
 
Many thanks for your reply, i'll check out the Mugen cooler, i've already got some Artic fans some i'm all good with airflow :)


Q300L has 159mm CPU clearance.
Asrock B360 Pro4 has about 53.8mm center CPU to near side of RAM and 80mm center CPU to near side of x1 PCIe socket, 99.9 to x16 PCIe socket.

CPU case clearance will be problematic as many coolers are taller than 159mm.
Mugen 5 Rev. B would be a good cooler.
https://www.coolermaster.com/catalog/cases/mini-tower/masterbox-q300l/#fanandradiatorsupport

How cool and quiet system runs is dependent on both case venting & fans as well as coolers. What is your budget for cooler and case fans?

I suggest 2x 140mm hi-pressure front intake fans and maybe 120mm bottom intake (bottom depends on GPU airflow needs). Something like Arctic P14 wold be good. Remove all back PCIe slot covers to increase rear vent area (gives more front to back case airflow) and block any openings around front & bottom intake fans so air they push into case has to flow on through case to get out.
 
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